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Tis the Season to Be Moody? 3 Foods That Can Put You in a Funk

The holidays bring enough stress, but what you put in your mouth shouldn't add to it, right? Experts say avoid these top three bad mood foods...

Calling all Grinches! Gals, if the holidays stress you out, maybe stay away from these foods, at least according to Drew Ramsey, MD, author of The Happiness Diet:

Soda: "It's estimated that the average American drinks a whopping 600 sodas a year," he says. "These drinks turn to fat inside our bodies, sending our moods plummeting after the initial sugar rush." Instead, sip on sparkling water with a little fruit juice.

Margarine: "For decades, scientists debated what was healthier for humans, margarine or butter. Now, the science is clear--margarines made of inflammation-promoting, industrial fats are harmful, and the high levels of omega-6 fatty acids could tamper with our mood and healthy insulin levels, too." The healthy switch? Go with pastured butter, he says.

Bagels: "Many of us grew up being told bagels are healthy. The truth is, these breakfast favorites are packed with refined carbs that result in a major energy crash and mood bust before lunchtime. Plus, companies are doubling the size of bagels compared to just a few decades ago." Instead, choose whole-grain toast--even better if they have sprouted grains.

To read about more foods that could be messing with your mood, click here.